A couple of years ago, during a lesson, one of my students said, “not to be racist, but she was white.” It wasn’t the first time a student had mistakenly thought that naming race was
Pawsitive School Counselor
Resilience is one of my favorite topics to teach and one of my favorite small groups to run. I always ...
Counselor Chelsey
Are the students at your school confused about what bullying really means? Do they refer to any mean act as ...
The Counseling Teacher Brandy
The value of social-emotional learning is undisputed amongst both teachers and counselors. We know that kids need to learn SEL ...
The Counseling Teacher Brandy
Cultivating healthy friendships amongst students is crucial for a positive learning environment. When students know the difference between healthy and ...
Counselor Keri
Mindfulness with middle schoolers: a piece of cake or labor of love? I’ve had loads of fun teaching mindfulness to ...
The Responsive Counselor
No matter what your school looks like, chances are you’re helping students to effectively and peacefully manage conflict. We are ...
Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor
Testing season can be the cause of anxiety and frustration for students and teachers alike. As school counselors, we have ...
Counselor Keri, The Responsive Counselor, The Counseling Teacher Brandy, Carol Miller Counseling Essentials and Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor
High stakes state testing can generate a lot of anxiety for students and adults alike. Counselors are uniquely prepared to ...
Counselor Keri
During the second quarter of the school year, I started talking to my seventh graders about stress. We did a ...
School Counselor Stephanie, The Counseling Teacher Brandy, Counselor Keri and Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor
Classroom guidance lessons can be tricky. You are not in each classroom frequently enough to develop consistent routines, every classroom ...
The Counseling Teacher Brandy
What is mindfulness? Simply put, it’s the ability to pay attention to the present moment, without any judgment. Although it may seem ...
The Counseling Teacher Brandy
Teasing between peers can be an ongoing battle causing chaos in the classroom. It’s important to educate students on the ...
The DIY Counselor, The Responsive Counselor and Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor
Bullying is something school counselors address in whole class lessons, small groups, individual counseling, and in quick emergency sessions. It ...
Counselor Keri
If you find yourself reaching for worksheets for classroom guidance lessons and you’re noticing that students are lacking interest or ...
Little Miss Counselor, Counselor Keri and Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor
When school counselors start the year, a lot of misconceptions can exist about their role. Teachers and parents come with ...
The Responsive Counselor
I’m always excited about new fun school counseling activities that don’t involve worksheets and this post is all about my ...
School Counselor Stephanie and The Counseling Teacher Brandy
We asked Stephanie of School Counselor Stephanie and Brandy of The Counseling Teacher to share how they introduce the school ...
The DIY Counselor
Moving from elementary school to middle school has its challenges. It can be scary and super exciting at the same ...
Counselor Keri
I don’t know about you, but my counseling grad program didn’t spend a lot of time focusing on whole classroom ...
The School Counselor Is In
At the end of every school year, I ask my sixth grade students to reflect back on all the classroom ...
Little Miss Counselor, Carol Miller Counseling Essentials and Counselor Up
Just like classroom teachers, it is important that we are considering and differentiating our teaching and support for students with ...
EduKate & Inspire, The Sunny Sunshine Student Support Store and Counselor Keri
Incorporating technology in school counseling can really engage students, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to ...
Social Emotional Workshop
Creating a positive school culture is such an important step in engaging students in learning. Consistent and frequent kindness activities ...
Carol Miller Counseling Essentials
As school counselors, it’s easy to talk to students about things that are bugging them, help with problems they are ...
Kiddie Matters
Do you know a child that underperforms on tests no matter how much they study and prepare? Do they struggle ...